Report: Gatineau reveals $2.1B LRT plan, eyes 2028 launch

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Gatineau has unveiled its ambitious vision for a 26-kilometre, $2.1-billion light rail line that will link the Aylmer and Plateau sectors to its downtown and cross two bridges to connect with Ottawa’s growing light rail system.

The city is releasing preliminary plans today, launching a process officials hope will bring electric, above-ground light rail by 2028.

The proposal includes two links crossing the Ottawa River, connecting to the Confederation Line at Rideau and Bayview stations. (City of Gatineau)

One line would start at the intersection of chemin Eardley and boulevard des Allumetières in Gatineau’s west end and pass through 18 stations.

It would cross the Ottawa River over the Alexandra Bridge, connecting with Ottawa’s Confederation Line at the future Rideau station.

One spur off that main line would cross the Prince of Wales bridge, linking a station at boulevards Alexandre-Taché and Saint-Joseph to Ottawa’s Bayview station, itself a link between Ottawa’s north-south Trillium Line and east-west Confederation Line.

A second spur would do a near-loop through Gatineau’s Plateau neighbourhood, starting at Alexandre-Taché and boulevard Saint-Raymond, then following boulevard du Plateau and chemin Vanier to des Allumetières, passing through 12 stations.